Huasteco, San Francisco Chontala in Mexico

People Name:	Huasteco, San Francisco Chontala
Country:	Mexico
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	4,400
World Population:	4,400
Primary Language:	Huastec
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	85.00 %
Evangelicals:	1.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Aztec
Affinity Bloc:	Latin-Caribbean Americans
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Introduction / History

Huasteco civilization goes back to the 10th century BC. They were known for their great musical ability and their pottery. They thrived as a productive society until the Aztecs conquered them in 1450. They continued to pay tribute to the Aztecs until they were conquered by the Spanish Empire between 1519 and the 1530s. They were often sold as slaves by the Spaniards.
One of the Huasteco subgroups is the San Francisco Chontala Huasteco.

What Are Their Lives Like?

During the 20th century Mexico has improved the infrastructure of the Huasteco homeland, bringing them closer to the rest of the country. The education system is also improving.
The San Francisco Chontala Huasteco people are mainly farmers but some work in the mining industry, ranching or distilling tequila.

What Are Their Beliefs?

They are almost all Roman Catholic, but the form of Catholicism allows for many pre-Colombian religious practices.

What Are Their Needs?

The San Francisco Chontala Huasteco need a theology that allows Jesus Christ to be central. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Prayer Points

Pray for a complete Bible for the San Francisco Chontala Huasteco people.
Pray for Jesus Christ to be held high in the hearts of the Huasteco peoples and for other spiritual forces to be cast down.
Pray for San Francisco Chontala Huasteco disciplers to disciple others by teaching from the Bible.