People
Who they are
The San Juan Cotzal Ixil are an indigenous Maya people who live in the mountains of El Quiché, Guatemala. With a rich textile tradition, hillside farming, and a strong attachment to their ancestral land, they preserve their own variety of the Ixil language and deep community ties. Their identity reflects great cultural resilience through periods marked by intense conflict and geographic isolation.
Where they live
1
Country
47K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Guatemala Partially reached
|
100%
|
46.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Ixil
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95%
Evangelicals9%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado profundo nas igrejas de San Juan Cotzal.
Pela cura emocional e reconciliação duradoura entre as famílias após as dores históricas da região.
Pelo engajamento contínuo das novas gerações com as Escrituras na variante local da língua ixil.
Por líderes e pastores locais sábios, comprometidos com a verdade bíblica e o cuidado da comunidade.
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