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Doubts on count after conservative leads in Colombia presidential poll

Outgoing leftist Colombian President Petro has cast doubt on counting in the first round of the country's presidential elections. Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella came in ahead of Iván Cepeda, a leftist favoured by Petro. They go to a runoff on June 21.