diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index f09ff7c6..5c4410c4 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+v1.6.19 Nov 21, 2024
+=====================
+
+
 v1.6.18 Nov 05, 2024
 =====================
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 84af2584..8106157c 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.6.18
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+1.6.19
\ No newline at end of file