Triqui, Copala in United States

Triqui, Copala
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People Name: Triqui, Copala
Country: United States
10/40 Window: No
Population: 8,800
World Population: 38,800
Primary Language: Triqui, Copala
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 96.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Mixteco
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
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Introduction / History

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.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Copala Triqui who live in the United States are usually farm workers.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Copala Triqui are officially almost entirely Christian. Yet the teachings of the Bible have not affected the younger generation.

What Are Their Needs?

The Copala Triqui need safety and a way to earn an honest living.

Prayer Points

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.

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