Tracy Cortez made a successful return to the UFC, defeating Viviane Araujo at UFC 317. After being sidelined for nearly a year due to health issues, Cortez shared her struggles with the media, highlighting her fears related to her family's history with cancer. She expressed gratitude for her strong support system, emphasizing the importance of family and community. After her victory, Cortez addressed the Mexican community about recent ICE raids affecting Latino communities, resonating with many who have felt fear and uncertainty amidst ongoing political changes.
Cortez shared, "My health was a lot more important than my career at the time a few months ago. I was going through something that was extremely scary."
Reflecting on her journey, Cortez noted, "I started having a lot of issues when I was in Brazil. So then I flew back into the states because I was getting really scared."
Cortez emphasized her supportive network saying, "I have such a great support system. My family was there for me."
Speaking on community issues, Cortez stated, "I spoke to the Mexican community from the heart... with the new administration taking power policy changes have seen U.S. ICE conduct raids."
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