Óscar Noé Medina González
Óscar Noé Medina González, born on May 11, 1983, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, was a prominent figure within the criminal network known as Los Chapitos, which is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. He was recognized by both Mexican and U.S. authorities as a key operator, responsible for various strategic roles including the protection of cartel leaders, coordination of drug transfers, and the orchestration of violent actions related to drug trafficking. His involvement extended to the trafficking of synthetic drugs, notably fentanyl, which has contributed to the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Óscar Noé Medina González, known as El Panu, was the chief of security for Los Chapitos and was involved in organized crime.
Otro asesinato sumido en la oscuridad, escribe Héctor de Mauleón
Mexico· 2026-01-19
Óscar Noé Medina González, known as 'El Panu', was an operator for the Sinaloa Cartel.
México aprieta al CJNG de “El Mencho”; suman 21 detenidos, entre operadores y sicarios, en arranque de 2026Mexico· 2026-01-16
Óscar Noé Medina González is accused of leading the territorial expansion of Los Chapitos and has been linked to multiple crimes including murder.
Los Chapitos: El Panu, el asesinato de un fantasma
Spain· 2025-12-26
Óscar Noé Medina González, known as 'El Panu', was a key operator and hitman for 'Los Chapitos' and was killed in an armed attack in Zona Rosa.
Él es "El Panu", operador y jefe de sicarios de "Los Chapitos" que estuvo presente en el Culiacanazo; fue asesinado en Zona RosaMexico· 2025-12-26
Óscar Noé Medina González, known as El Panu, was a high-ranking operator of the Sinaloa Cartel who was murdered in December 2025.
De Ximena Guzmán a David Cohen: estos son los asesinatos que sacudieron a la CDMX en 2025Mexico· 2025-12-25
Óscar Noé Medina González is identified as one of the most relevant criminal operators within the structure of Los Chapitos.
¿Quién era "El Panu", el jefe de seguridad de "Los Chapitos", que fue asesinado en México?
Honduras· 2025-12-24