Eastern Bolivian Guarani in Bolivia


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Introduction / History

There is a Guarani group that is defined by their dialect, Eastern Bolivian Guarani. They live mostly in the department of Boquerón and a small part in the department of San Pedro. They also live in Bolivia and Argentina.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Traditionally, they are dedicated to agriculture. Due to the long periods of drought, this is an activity with many limitations in the Chaco region, therefore many offer their labor in neighboring ranches and Mennonite colonies dedicated to livestock and food industry derived from it. They are also dedicated to wood carving and handicrafts.

They also developed their knowledge of botany for the treatment of different diseases, therapies as well as amulets to prevent bad luck that are still maintained in their tradition. The arete guasú or great true day (literal translation), is popularly known as a carnival celebration. However, this festivity is based on a myth that is the foundation of the different moments of the ceremony where the history of this people is recreated.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Eastern Bolivian Guarani blend Christianity with traditional indigenous beliefs. Most are officially Christian, and they have a significant Evangelical population.


What Are Their Needs?

The Eastern Bolivian Guarani need the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find the Lord no matter what.


Prayer Points

Pray for spiritual growth among believers.
Pray for the leaders of the Guarani church and their preparation and development.
Pray for a clear knowledge of the gospel and Christian life on the part of the members of the churches.
Pray for wisdom on the part of the non-Guarani evangelical world in knowing how to provide healthy support to these people.


Scripture Prayers for the Guarani, Eastern Bolivian in Bolivia.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Guarani, Eastern Bolivian
People Name in Country Guarani, Eastern Bolivian
Natural Name Eastern Bolivian Guarani
Alternate Names Bolivian Guarani; Chiriguanos; Chiripa; Chiripa - Guarayo; Eastern Bolivian Guarani; Guarani; Guarayo; Western Bolivian Guarani
Population this Country 139,000
Population all Countries 165,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11354
ROP3 Code 102160
Country Bolivia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and Tarija departments; south central Parapeti river area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2018
Country Bolivia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and Tarija departments; south central Parapeti river area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2018

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 35.00 %)
56.00 %
Ethnic Religions
38.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
4.00 %
Other / Small
2.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Guarani, Eastern Bolivian (139,000 speakers)
Language Code gui   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Izoceno
Dialect Code 10376   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Guarani, Eastern Bolivian (139,000 speakers)
Language Code gui   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Izoceno
Dialect Code 10376   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Guarani, Eastern Bolivian
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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