The Triqui are a cluster of Mexican tribes, one of which is the Copala. Their traditional homeland is in Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Most have moved north to either Baja California or to the United States to avoid wanton killings by drug cartels. There is a colony of Trique people in Greenfield, California.
Some of the Copala Triqui work on farms for nine hour shifts earning six dollars a day. When Copala Triqui people arrived in Baja California, they were not welcomed for two reasons. They didn’t speak Spanish, and they have a reputation for violence. Many of the perpetrators of violence come from one of the Triqui subgroups.
Triqui youths lack the opportunity to make a decent living or to get a good education. Instead, their opportunities involve illegal and destructive drugs. Youth violence in Baja California runs unchecked after a riot which left the only police station burned to the ground. People don’t venture out at night because of drug-using criminals.
The Copala Triqui are officially almost entirely Christian. Yet the teachings of the Bible have not affected the younger generation.
The Copala Triqui need safety and a way to earn an honest living.
Pray for the Lord to come to the aid of the Copala Triqui people and save them from violence and destruction.
Pray for Copala Triqui disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for hope to reign in their communities, a hope based on the resurrected savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Triqui, Copala in Mexico.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copala_Triqui
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-triqui-settlement/violence-drugs-dash-mexico-triqui-peoples-dream-of-new-start-far-from-home-idUSKBN0TK5M920151201
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Triqui, Copala |
People Name in Country | Triqui, Copala |
Natural Name | Copala Triqui |
Pronunciation | koh-PAH-lah TREE-kee |
Alternate Names | San Juan Copala Trique; Trique, San Juan Copala, Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca |
Population this Country | 30,000 |
Population all Countries | 39,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14697 |
ROP3 Code | 108607 |
Country | Mexico | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca, Miguel Alemán, San Juan Copala, Sonora (1,000 users); Baja California state: San Quintín valley; Mexico City. Groups in most tourist centers. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mexico |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca, Miguel Alemán, San Juan Copala, Sonora (1,000 users); Baja California state: San Quintín valley; Mexico City. Groups in most tourist centers.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
3.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Triqui, Copala (30,000 speakers) |
Language Code | trc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Triqui, Copala (30,000 speakers) |
Language Code | trc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Triqui, Copala |
Primary Language: Triqui, Copala
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1970) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1987-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Triqui, Copala | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | The Hope Video | Mars Hill Media |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app (Wycliffe) | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Triqui, Copala | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Triqui, Copala | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Kerry Olson All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |