Chile’s Presidential Hopeful with Down Syndrome Challenges Political Extremes and Prejudice

In a political landscape fractured by extremes, Sebastián Solorza emerges not merely as a candidate but as a symbol of resilience and inclusion. The 43-year-old Chilean actor with Down syndrome, known nationally for his award-winning role in the Netflix thriller "Chromosome 21," now pushes to gather enough support to qualify for this year’s presidential election ballot. His campaign challenges both the far right and far left that have long dominated Chile’s volatile political scene.Why Does Chile Need a Voice Beyond the Polarized Elite?As voters prepare to choose between José Antonio Kast’s hardline conservatism and Jeannette Jara’s communist platform, many are...