diff --git a/libmatio.spec b/libmatio.spec
index 40225b8..fd18769 100644
--- a/libmatio.spec
+++ b/libmatio.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          libmatio
-Version:       1.5.25
+Version:       1.5.26
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       An ISO C library (with a limited Fortran 90 interface) for reading and writing Matlab MAT files
 Group:         System/Libraries
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ rm -f %{buildroot}%{_infodir}/dir
 %doc NEWS
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Nov 13 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 1.5.26-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Sat Nov 11 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 1.5.25-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist