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Adding an extra layer to Ortega’s ordeal is the contentious debate surrounding identity politics, specifically her own Latina heritage. An interview in which a BuzzFeed host reassured her she is "Latina enough" sparked widespread discomfort. Critics argued that such remarks reduce complex identities to superficial traits, with some pointing out that Ortega's lack of Spanish language skills or her American upbringing complicate her claim to the label.